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Where does the name "Mercury" come from, and why do you think scientists chose that name for the planet?

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I think it comes from Roman gods
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The Romans knew of seven bright objects in the sky: the Sun, the Moon, and the five brightest planets. They named them after their most important gods. Because Mercury was the fastest planet as it moved around the Sun, it was named after the Roman messenger god Mercury.

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